Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with The Best Cinnamon Rolls! These soft and gooey treats, topped with rich cream cheese frosting, transform any occasion into a special celebration. Imagine waking up to the inviting aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls filling your home—perfect for holiday gatherings or weekend brunches. With a straightforward recipe that’s easy to follow, you can create these delightful rolls in no time. Customize them with nuts or chocolate chips for a unique twist, and enjoy sharing this crowd-pleasing favorite with family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (heated to 110°F)
- 2 + 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 Tbsp melted butter (divided)
- 4 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 Tbsp softened butter (for filling)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, egg, melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Whisk well.
- Gradually mix in flour until the dough forms; knead for about 3 minutes. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- For the filling, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread the filling evenly, roll tightly, and cut into eight pieces using dental floss.
- Place rolls in a greased pan and let rise again for 30 minutes before brushing them with melted butter.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg